The Sims 4

[Himu]

Look at the character models! NO MORE PUDDING FACES! The Sims 2-esque level of expression! FUCK YES.

Game reveal at Gamescom!

[Himu]

What the hell, the graphics aren't that much of an upgrade from Sims 3.

There's a big difference in that first house shot though. I've never seen that many houses in the background in Sims 3. WOW.

The new UI makes me want to die.

[Joe Molotov]

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[Himu]

New sliders!

[Human Snorenado]

[Himu]

This is so Sims 2-ish.

omg.

[Human Snorenado]

I somehow find the fact that you like The Sims to be less acceptable than your identifying as a woman.

Scratch that.  I can understand someone being trans.  I can't even begin to fathom ENJOYING THE SIMS.  There's literally a billion other things I'd rather do in life, including feeding myself to an alligator.

[Himu]

Well, the Sims is most popular with women.

[StealthFan]

The Sims is fun for five minutes. Also the graphics don't surprise me. EA wants these games to run on toasters.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I bet you like animal crossing too

[Positive Touch]

reported for offensive content

[brob]

ikea has official software for layout & planning shit now. sims is outdated.

[Tucah]

UI is bad, graphics are bad, will still buy (and inevitably play for 10 minutes then get bored just like I did in 3).

[Himu]

I'm holding out because 3 is such a buggy, fucked up game that 4 could be The Sims 3 done right.

[Human Snorenado]

I'm holding out because 3 is such a buggy, fucked up game that 4 could be The Sims 3 done right.

...so they're just not gonna do anything?

[Himu]

[Great Rumbler]

There's only one reason to play The Sims: to make a household with two women and then have them make out.

That's only good for about ten minutes, though.

[Diunx]

I bet you like animal crossing too

Haven't you seen the cutest thread on the bore?

[StealthFan]

There's only one reason to play The Sims: to make a household with two women and then have them make out.

That's only good for about ten minutes, though.

Ten minutes is all I need 

[Reb]

ikea has official software for layout & planning shit now. sims is outdated.

Ha, the only sims activity I enjoyed in the past was the house layout, I guess Ikea got me covered.

[Himu]

[Himu]

REAL impressed with the animations and faces. WAY better and more expressive than Sims 3 so far. I'm positive. I like the new build a home features.

[Himu]

http://www.reddit.com/r/thesims/comments/1khkiy/the_sims_4_discussion_thread/

Multitasking

Your Sim can hop on the treadmill and watch the home and garden channel on the TV – so she’s gaining a little gardening skill and getting fit on the treadmill at the same time. That Sim can then flirt with another Sim who is nearby, while staying on the treadmill!

Group Controls

Players will now have control over groups of Sims. You can now tell Sims when they’re in groups to do things together. ‘Go over there together,’ or click on a basketball hoop and select ‘shoot hoops together’.

Emotions and Emotional States

Within each of the emotional states – including happy, sad, inspired and depressed, among others – are a range of nuances that will unlock contextual actions. Sad Sims might be inspired to paint something depressing, while angry Sims might have extra drive when working out! Mood influences Sim behavior and animation as well- the way the Sim gets out of bed, walks, and interacts with other Sims are all affected by mood.

New Buy Mode

Furniture can be purchased through an Ikea-like catalogue, offering a range of items that directly influence how a Sim feels within the environment.

Furniture Influence on Mood

An inspirational painting could boost the creativity of a Sim, while a room decorated with many romantic objects will make Sims feel “flirty”.

New Relationship System

Instead of one relationship bar that slowly increases from friendship to romance, TS4 now has two concurrent bars- romance and friendship. It will be much easier to stay friends with a Sim without delving into romantic territory. This also opens up the possibility for “soul mates”, or two Sims that have maxed out friendship and romance bars!

New Create-A-Sim

Like molding clay, but not as messy. You can even change the way that a Sim walks! Randomization features have been made much more intelligent, so that even randomly selected clothes will match.

New Build Mode

Just as in the new CAS, you will be able to place a room and drag it around and shape it easily. The new “blocks” system allows for extreme flexibility. You just plop down rooms and pull them apart and shape them as you please. You don’t need to plan a house beforehand; more flexible, and requires less time and patience. You can adjust the pitch, curvature and overhand of roofs!

Aspiration System

Both short-term and long-term goals, as in TS2. There will be a variety of reward objects, as before.

Active Careers

The core game system allows for events where players can go out and play through certain parts of their Sim’s career. Again, you’ll be interacting with other Sims as well to move up the career ladder. But no going to work with Sims!

Vibrant Neighborhoods

Chose among brilliant and diverse lots for your Sims to live in. Vivid visuals bring your Sim’s home to life. Memories- Sims will remember past outfits, relationships and experiences. These memories will have a significant effect on their behavior and mood.

Memories

Sims will remember past outfits, relationships and experiences. These memories will have a significant effect on their behavior and mood.

Sound Design

The game has over half a million sound files, and the sound system has gotten a technical overhaul. Sound now has direction; a Sim with his back facing the camera will sound a little muffled when he speaks. Music and sound will even be different depending on the shape of the room. Basically, TS4 has acoustics. Three Floor Limit- TS4 limits each house and building to only three floors, unlike previous games.

Oh my GOD

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